2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

The 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe has 3 recalls, all concerning the same serious defect: the front passenger airbag inflator can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, with the potential to cause serious injury or death.

These filings cover the same underlying problem across multiple campaigns, targeting vehicles that were originally sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and several U.S. territories. The inflator in question is part of the front passenger airbag, and when it ruptures, it does not simply fail to deploy correctly. Instead, the metal casing itself can burst, scattering fragments toward anyone seated in the front of the vehicle. This is part of the broader Takata-related airbag inflator issue that affected a wide range of GM trucks and SUVs from the mid-2000s through the early 2010s. Because prior repair attempts under earlier campaigns may not have fully resolved the issue for all affected vehicles, owners should verify their specific VIN is clear before assuming the vehicle has already been fixed.